This is one of five regional stock-taking papers capturing the volume and nature of UNDP’s recent and current work in public administration, civil service reform, decentralization and local government. It also acaptures initiatives that touch directly on public administration at national and sub-national levels.

Young people between the ages of 15 and 25 constitute a fifth of the
world’s population. While they are often involved in informal, politically
relevant processes, such as activism or civic engagement, they are not
formally represented in national political institutions such as parliaments
and many of them do not participate in elections.

This report addresses the relevance of democratic governance for poverty reduction and the achievement of development goals in the most vulnerable of all the world's countries, the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It includes country profiles for the 50 LDCs with extensive economic, social, and governance indicators. Also in French.

OUR WORK - DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

The country is committed to enhancing the transparency and accountability of governance institutions and mechanisms. Support to strengthen legislative drafting and women’s leadership skills for FNC committees have been identified as areas requiring policy advisory services and technical support.